Staples public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will discuss several 2022 administrative updates, including legal service contracts and staff wages. The body is also considering new labor agreements for IBEW Local #31 and LELS Local #422, as well as a zoning amendment.

• 2022 Legal Services Contract with Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A. ($35,000 base plus $150/hr)
• Resolution 1862 regarding 2022 Fee Schedules
• Resolution 1863 for redemption of 1996 General Obligation Debt
• Labor Agreements for 2022-2023 with IBEW Local #31 and LELS Local #422
• First reading of Ordinance 535 to amend property zoning

The Staples City Council approved several 2022 contracts and agreements, including legal services with Quinlivan & Hughes and Kyra Ladd, part-time and seasonal staff wages, a fee schedule, and labor agreements with IBEW Local #31 and LELS Local #422. They also approved the first reading of Ordinance 535 amending zoning, and appointed members to the Park and Recreation Board. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2022 Legal Services Contract with Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A. (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Legal Services Contract with Kyra Ladd (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 part-time and seasonal staff wages (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1862 fee schedule for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1863 calling for redemption of 1996 General Obligation Debt (unanimous)
• Appointed Ron Murray and Beth Gedde to Staples Park and Recreation Board (unanimous)
• Approved Labor Agreements with IBEW Local #31 and LELS Local #422 for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 535 amending zoning (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2022 final budget and property tax levy. The body is also considering the adoption of the 2022 budget and the designation of polling locations for the coming year.

• Resolution 1859: 2022 Property Tax Levy totaling $1,070,500
• Resolution 1861: Acceptance of $10,395.64 in ARPA coronavirus recovery funds
• Resolution 1860: Designating the Community Center at 425 4th St NE as the 2022 polling location
• Approval of Solid Waste Haulers Licenses for 2022
• Payment of bills totaling $563,082.66 and $7,855.93

The Staples City Council approved the 2022 budget and a final property tax levy with a 1.08% increase, which results in a 0.01% increase due to market value changes. The council also designated polling locations, approved solid waste hauler licenses, and accepted a redistribution of coronavirus recovery funds. No public comments were made at the budget hearing.

• Approved Resolution 1859 Final Property Tax Levy for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Budget as presented, totaling $9,358,278 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1860 designating polling location for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 solid waste hauler licenses for G & T Sanitation, Long Prairie Sanitation, and Waste Management of Northern Minnesota (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1861 accepting redistribution of coronavirus local fiscal recovery funds under ARPA (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed assessments for unpaid utility bills in Todd County. The body will also discuss the proposed 2022 City Budget and consider the sale of city property.

• Public hearing on proposed assessments for non-payment of utility bills in Todd County
• Resolution 1858 to certify unpaid utility charges in Todd County
• Proposed write-off of utility bills totaling $1,456.22
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 532 regarding the sale of property
• First reading of Ordinance 534 to amend City Ordinance Sections 109-72, 109-73, and 109-118

The Staples City Council approved Resolution 1858 certifying unpaid utility charges in Todd County, giving property owners 30 days to pay before the county assesses the balance. It also approved writing off $1,456.22 in uncollectible utility bills and adopted Ordinance 532 on the second reading, authorizing the sale of property. The council additionally approved the first reading of Ordinance 534 amending city code sections 109-72, 109-73, and 109-118.

• Approved agenda and consent calendar including minutes from November 9, 2021 and bill payments
• Approved Resolution 1858 certifying unpaid utility charges in Todd County
• Approved write-off of utility bills totaling $1,456.22
• Adopted Ordinance 532 (second reading) regarding the sale of property
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 534 amending city code sections 109-72, 109-73, 109-118
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the sale of city property and a purchase agreement with Lakewood Health System. The body is also considering a Minnesota Department of Transportation grant for airport maintenance and 2022 tobacco licenses.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 532 regarding the sale of property
• Purchase agreement between the City of Staples and Lakewood Health System
• Purchase agreement for Lot 3 Block 11, Searle's First Addition to Staples (812 2nd Ave)
• Resolution 1857 for Minnesota Department of Transportation Airport Maintenance and Operations grant
• Approval of Tobacco Licenses for 2022

The Staples City Council approved a revised agreement with Magney Construction for the wastewater treatment plant, setting a new substantial completion date of December 10, 2021, and retaining $15,000 for missing the original July 31 deadline. The council also approved a purchase agreement with Lakewood Health System, a lot purchase in Searle's First Addition, a grant contract for airport maintenance, and 2022 tobacco licenses for nine businesses. The meeting was otherwise routine, including approval of the consent calendar and payment of bills totaling $570,744.18.

• Approved wastewater treatment facility agreement with Magney Construction (4-0)
• Approved purchase agreement with Lakewood Health System (3-0, Theurer abstained)
• Approved purchase of Lot 3 Block 11, Searle's First Addition (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 1857 for MnDOT airport maintenance grant (4-0)
• Approved 2022 tobacco licenses for 9 businesses (3-1, Miles no)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and bills (4-0)
• Approved agenda without second reading of Ordinance 532 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider the adoption of ordinances regarding the sale of city property and new regulations for keeping chickens on residential lots. The body will also discuss a revised Safe Routes to School plan and a public hearing for delinquent utility bill assessments.

• Ordinance 532 regarding the sale of property (Tract F)
• Ordinance 533 establishing chicken regulations for residential lots
• Resolution 1855: Letter of intent for Minnesota Safe Routes to School Program funding
• Resolution 1856: Public hearing on assessments for delinquent utility bills
• Request for Sacred Heart Catholic Church to conduct bingo on November 21, 2021

The Staples City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 533, amending city code to include chicken regulations, and adopted the revised Safe Routes to School Plan along with a resolution to apply for state funding. The council also approved a bingo request from Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a resolution for a public hearing on delinquent utility assessments. All votes were unanimous except the bingo request, which passed 3-1.

• Approved agenda without second reading of Ordinance 532 (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and bills totaling $85,779.46 (3-0, Etzler abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance 533 amending Chapter 6 Section 63 for chicken regulations (4-0)
• Adopted Safe Routes to School Revised Plan (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 1855 for Safe Routes to School funding application (4-0)
• Approved Sacred Heart Catholic Church bingo request for Nov 21, 2021 (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 1856 for public hearing on delinquent utility assessments (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the first reading of two ordinances concerning a property sale and new chicken regulations. The body will also consider a liquor license and a gambling resolution.

• First reading of Ordinance 532 regarding the sale of property
• First reading of Ordinance 533 regarding chicken regulations in City Code Chapter 6 Section 63
• Bouson Enterprise Sunday Liquor License approval
• Resolution 1854 approving lawful gambling for Staples Host Lions at Becks Burger LLC
• Payment of bills totaling $93,601.90 and $11,980.11

The Staples City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 532 (sale of property) and Ordinance 533 (chicken regulations), and approved a Sunday liquor license for Bouson Enterprise and a lawful gambling resolution for Staples Host Lions. The meeting also included updates on fiber installation and the wastewater treatment plant.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and bill payments (5-0, Etzler abstained)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 532 (sale of property) (4-0, Murray and Theurer recused)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 533 (chicken regulations) (6-0)
• Approved Bouson Enterprise Sunday liquor license (5-1, Miles opposed)
• Approved Resolution 1854 for lawful gambling at Becks Burger LLC (5-1, Miles opposed)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed 2022 preliminary budget and a preliminary property tax levy of $1,089,856. The body will also review proposals for the purchase of city-owned land at 12th Street and Highway 10.

• Proposed 2022 preliminary property tax levy of $1,089,856
• Proposed 2022 preliminary City Budget with total expenditures of $4,942,721
• Purchase proposals for city-owned land at 12th Street and Highway 10
• 2022 Parks & Recreation fee schedule and rental use agreements
• Truth in taxation hearing scheduled for December 14, 2021

The Staples City Council approved the preliminary 2022 tax levy with a 2.9% increase and the preliminary 2022 city budget, setting the Truth in Taxation hearing for December 14, 2021. After a closed session, the council voted 3-2 (with two members recused) to direct the city administrator and attorney to draft an ordinance for the sale of city-owned property at Highway 10 and 12th Street and finalize a purchase agreement with Lakewood Health System. The council also approved rental agreements for the Wadena Whirlaways and Kendra's Dance class, and the 2022 Seasonal Site Agreement.

• Approved preliminary 2022 tax levy with 2.9% increase (7-0)
• Approved preliminary 2022 city budget and set Truth in Taxation hearing for Dec 14, 2021 (7-0)
• Directed drafting of ordinance and purchase agreement for sale of Highway 10/12th St property to Lakewood Health System (3-2, two recused)
• Approved Rental Use Agreement for Wadena Whirlaways at $65/month (7-0)
• Approved Rental Use Agreement for Kendra's Dance class at $125/month (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Seasonal Site Agreement (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a contract amendment and the issuance of a tax increment revenue note for multifamily housing improvements. The body will also consider liquor license approvals and a request for a raffle.

• Resolution 1852: First Amendment to Contract for Private Development and Amended Tax Increment Revenue Note for Staples Multi Family Project up to $820,000
• Approval of Orton Motor tobacco and 3.2% off-sale license
• Request from Knights of Columbus to conduct a raffle on December 26, 2021
• Purchase proposals for City owned land at the corner of 12th Street and Highway 10
• Payment of bills totaling $1,071,052.24 and $13,553.48 in reimbursements

The Staples City Council approved Resolution 1852, amending a contract for private development and authorizing the sale of an amended tax increment revenue note for the Staples Multi Family Project, with a maximum principal of $820,000. The council also approved the consent calendar, including bills totaling $1,073,578.27, and approved a Knights of Columbus raffle, 3.2% off-sale liquor and tobacco licenses for Orton Motor Inc., and a temporary closure of Centennial Drive for a homecoming event. The council entered closed session to review two proposals for the sale of city-owned property at Highway 10 and 12th Street, with two members recused due to potential conflicts of interest; the proposals were forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review.

• Approved Resolution 1852 for amended tax increment revenue note up to $820,000 for Staples Multi Family Project (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and bills totaling $1,073,578.27 (Etzler abstained)
• Approved Knights of Columbus raffle on Dec 26, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (unanimous)
• Approved 3.2% off-sale liquor and tobacco licenses for Orton Motor Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved closing Centennial Drive from 4th Street to Pleasant Avenue on Sept 24, 2021, 4-7 pm for homecoming (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to review offers for city-owned property at Highway 10 and 12th Street; proposals forwarded to Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending the Comprehensive Plan to include an Energy and Environment work plan. The body is also considering several raffle and bingo applications and airport fuel system improvements.

• Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan concerning Energy and Environment
• Authorization for Minnesota Petroleum Service to improve fuel systems at Staples Municipal Airport
• Bingo and raffle application for Sacred Heart Catholic Church on October 24, 2021
• Raffle request from Wahoo Valley Chapter of MN Deer Hunters Association for October 9, 2021
• Resolution 1851 sponsorship for the Community Concern for Youth Program

The Staples City Council approved an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan concerning Energy and Environment, as summarized by Region Five Development Commission. The council also accepted Resolution 1851 for the Community Concern for Youth Program, approved bingo/raffle applications for two events, and authorized fuel system improvements at the Municipal Airport. All votes were unanimous except for the Sacred Heart bingo/raffle application, which passed 4-1.

• Approved amendment to Comprehensive Plan on Energy and Environment
• Accepted Resolution 1851 for Community Concern for Youth Program
• Approved bingo and raffle application for Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Oct 24, 2021 (4-1 vote)
• Authorized Minnesota Petroleum Service to proceed with fuel system improvements at Municipal Airport
• Approved raffle application for Wahoo Valley Chapter of MN Deer Hunters Association on Oct 9, 2021
• Approved agenda and consent calendar including bills totaling $254,653.84
• Council had no objections to purchasing parcel 38-0061300 for $6,000

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also discuss the 2022 preliminary budget review and receive reports from the Public Works Commission and Economic Development Authority.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan
• J&J Excavating bid review
• Seasonal employees hourly rate discussion
• Payment of bills totaling $1,884,076.20
• Setting a special meeting date for 2022 Preliminary Budget Review

The Staples City Council approved the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan after a public hearing, with only a coding change noted. They also accepted a $146,576 bid from J&J Excavating for the Minnesota Ave water main replacement project and approved a seasonal pay increase to $14/hour retroactive to July 19, 2021. The council set September 8th for the 2022 Preliminary Budget Review and approved the consent calendar, including bills totaling $1,884,089.48.

• Approved 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted $146,576 bid from J&J Excavating for Minnesota Ave water main replacement (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal pay increase to $14/hour retroactive to July 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Set September 8, 2021, 11:30am-1:30pm for 2022 Preliminary Budget Review (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and bills totaling $1,884,089.48 (Etzler abstained)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss approvals for Railroad Days and member appointments for the Charter Commission. The body will consider action on Wadena County tax forfeit parcels and 2021-2022 School Resource Officer Agreements with Central Lakes College and Staples-Motley School District.

• 2021-2022 School Resource Officer Agreements with Central Lakes College and Staples-Motley School District
• Wadena County tax forfeit parcels
• Charter Commission member appointment recommendations
• Railroad Days approvals
• Parks & Recreation Board report

The Staples City Council approved all agenda items unanimously, including the Chamber of Commerce's requests for Railroad Days (Aug 20-21), appointments to the Charter Commission, purchase of eight Wadena County tax forfeit parcels for $20,225, and School Resource Officer agreements with Staples-Motley School District and Central Lakes College. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included the payment of bills totaling $127,469.67 plus additional payroll items.

• Approved Railroad Days requests for Aug 20-21 as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Charter Commission appointments for four-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 8 Wadena County tax forfeit parcels for $20,225 (unanimous)
• Approved SRO agreements with Staples-Motley School District #2170 and Central Lakes College for 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including July 13 minutes and bill payments (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a request for additional TIF assistance to support the construction of 30 additional housing units. The body is also reviewing a proposed Capital Improvement Plan and considering several resolutions regarding donations and grants.

• TIF modification request for Cardinal Pines Phase II estimated project cost of $4.2 million
• Proposed Capital Improvement Plan with public hearing scheduled for August 10, 2021
• Resolution 1850 authorizing MNDOT Grant Agreement for Airport Crack Seal Project
• Resolution 1848 for accepting donations
• Smart Grid Technologies Agreement discussed by Public Works Commission

The Staples City Council approved the TIF terms letter for Cardinal Pines Phase II, extending the TIF note to $820,000 and the commitment to 2034. The council also approved the 2020 audit, a CIP public hearing, resolutions for donations, a local sales tax for community center improvements, an airport grant agreement, and the purchase of two tax-forfeiture parcels. A wastewater treatment plant extension request was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved 2020 Audit as presented (6-0)
• Approved TIF terms letter for Cardinal Pines Phase II (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on CIP for August 10, 2021 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1848 accepting donations for boulevard flags (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1849 allowing local sales tax for Community Center improvements (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1850 authorizing MnDOT grant agreement for Airport Improvement (6-0)
• Approved purchase of tax-forfeiture Parcels 38-0062000 and 38-0035700 (6-0)
• Approved Smart Grid Technologies Agreement (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including a request to support the Batcher Block Opera House for state funding and a five-year capital improvement plan. The meeting also includes discussions on insurance liability limits and electric service territory amendments.

• Resolution 1847: Support for Batcher Block Opera House 2022 State Bonding Program
• 2022 - 2026 Capital Improvement Plan
• First Amendment to Electric Service Territory
• Decision on waiving monetary limits on statutory tort liability
• Negotiation authority for three tax forfeit lots

The Staples City Council approved a resolution supporting the Batcher Block Opera House for the 2022 State Bonding Program and accepted the lowest bid from Ideal Construction for alley paving, though the bid amount was left blank in the minutes. The council also approved the first amendment to the electric service territory agreement with Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative and declined to waive tort liability limits. The 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan was discussed but not adopted, with further discussion planned.

• Approved Resolution 1847 supporting Batcher Block Opera House for 2022 State Bonding Program (unanimous)
• Accepted Ideal Construction's lowest bid for alley paving, amount not to exceed $ (amount blank in minutes) (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Electric Service Territory Agreement with Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (unanimous)
• Declined to waive monetary limits on statutory tort liability for insurance through League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including June 8 minutes and $277,901.24 in bills (unanimous, mayor abstained on bills)
• Approved Grabe as MMUA delegate and alternates (unanimous)
• Discussed 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan, no action taken

City Council

The City Council will discuss a conditional use permit for a car wash and the acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act funds. The body is also reviewing street overlay quotes and updating authorized signers for city accounts.

• Approval of 2021 overlay quotes for Streets and Dower Lake to Ideal Construction not to exceed $145,405
• Conditional use permit for a car wash at 219 6th St SE
• Resolution 1845 to accept approximately $313,500 from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
• Action regarding Todd County Tax Forfeit parcels
• Updating authorized signers for 4M Investment Accounts and First International Bank accounts

The Staples City Council approved a conditional use permit for a car wash at 603 Wisconsin Avenue, despite public concerns about traffic and property values. The council also authorized negotiations to purchase three tax-forfeit lots, adopted a resolution to accept federal COVID-19 recovery funds, and updated authorized signers on city accounts.

• Approved conditional use permit for car wash at 603 Wisconsin Ave (5-0)
• Authorized City Administrator to negotiate purchase of three tax-forfeit lots (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1845 to accept Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1846 accepting donations (5-0)
• Removed Diane Archer and approved Tara Greer as authorized signer on 4M Investment Accounts (5-0)
• Removed Diane Archer and authorized Tara Greer on First International Bank accounts (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and bill payments (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss annual liquor licenses, a franchise extension for Spectrum Mid-America, LLC, and a mutual aid agreement. The body is also considering a budget amendment for pool and gym equipment and a service territory agreement with Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative.

• Resolution 1844: Approval of annual liquor licenses for businesses including Lefty's, Inc. and Los Corrales
• Resolution 1843: Franchise extension for Spectrum Mid-America, LLC to December 31, 2021
• Proposed $10,000 budget amendment for a pool waterslide, bounce houses, and a gym climbing wall
• Proposed Service Territory Agreement between the City and Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative for 26932 490th St and 501 Prairie Ave NW
• Payment of bills totaling $614,736.96, including $555,257.90 to Magney Construction, Inc.

The Staples City Council approved the annual liquor licenses via Resolution 1844, with one business (Bouson Enterprises/Local Legends) required to resolve fire and building code issues before receiving its license. The council also renewed the Todd-Wadena Counties Fire Association Mutual Aid Agreement, granted Spectrum Mid-America a franchise extension to December 31, 2021, approved a $10,000 budget amendment for recreation equipment, and approved an amended service territory agreement with Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative.

• Approved annual liquor licenses via Resolution 1844 (6-1, Miles no)
• Approved Todd-Wadena Counties Fire Association Mutual Aid Agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1843 granting Spectrum Mid-America franchise extension to Dec 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 budget amendment for waterslide, bounce houses, climbing wall (unanimous)
• Approved amended Service Territory Agreement with Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is discussing a transition from Avenu to INCODE 10 software for utility billing and financials. The body is also considering a Minnesota Department of Transportation grant for federal airport expenses.

• Proposed software agreement with Tyler Technologies for INCODE 10 with a $74,330 conversion cost
• Resolution 1842 for Minnesota Department of Transportation Grant Agreement for Federal Airport Expenses
• Conditional use permit recommendation for 819 Kansas Ave SW
• Proposed adoption of Solar Ordinance No. 530
• Action regarding Wadena County tax forfeit parcels

The Staples City Council approved a software agreement with Tyler Technologies for automated meter reading and time-of-use billing, adopted Solar Ordinance No. 530 to make solar structures an accessory use, and authorized a letter to Wadena County expressing interest in tax forfeit lots in Valley View. The council also approved a conditional use permit for gun sales at 819 Kansas Ave SW. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Tyler Technologies software agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Solar Ordinance No. 530 (unanimous)
• Authorized letter to Wadena County for tax forfeit lot pricing (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use and home occupation permits at 819 Kansas Ave SW (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including bills totaling $871,775.05 (unanimous, mayor abstained on bills)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several airport infrastructure grants and a bid for runway crack sealing. The body is also reviewing park and facility use agreements for local schools and sports leagues.

• Bid award to Struck & Irwin Paving, Inc. for $32,795 for Runway 14/32, Taxiway, Taxilanes and Apron Crack seal project
• Resolution 1839 for Airport Coronavirus Relief Grant Program Grant Agreement in the maximum amount of $13,000
• Resolution 1840 for AD Building Improvements in the amount of $27,500
• Resolution 1841 for fuel system modifications in the amount of $27,821
• Resolution 1838 to support funding for a proposed 2nd passenger train between the Twin Cities and Chicago

The Staples City Council approved several agreements and resolutions, including a $32,795 bid for airport crack sealing, three MNDOT grant agreements for airport projects, and park use agreements with local organizations. All votes were unanimous except for a gambling permit for Knights of Columbus, which passed 4-1.

• Approved 2021 Park Use Agreement with Staples-Motley School District (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Park Use Agreement with Staples Amateur Baseball Association (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Park Use Agreement with Staples Softball League (5-0)
• Approved Minnesota Site Facilities Use Agreement with Central Lakes College for 57 acres at $2,052/year (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1838 supporting funding for 2nd passenger train between Twin Cities and Chicago (5-0)
• Awarded $32,795 bid to Struck & Irwin Paving for 2021 Runway 14/32, Taxiway, Taxilanes and Apron Crack seal project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1839 accepting MNDOT grant of $13,000 for Airport Coronavirus Relief (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1840 accepting MNDOT grant of $27,500 for AD Building Improvements (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved an agreement with iWorQ software for online building permits and licensing. They also considered resolutions regarding airport hangar door repairs and a new solar ordinance.

• Resolution 1835: Airport improvement for hangar door repair ($22,279.50 state funded; $7,426.50 city funded)
• Agreement with iWorQ software for online building permits and licensing ($7,500 annually plus $4,250 implementation fee)
• Resolution 1836: Updated Fee Resolution
• Proposed Solar Ordinance discussion
• Resolution 1837: Joint powers agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

The Staples City Council approved a $29,706 MnDOT grant for hanger door repair, updated city fees to include seasonal program and rental housing fees, and approved joint powers agreements with the BCA. The council also waived mailed notification for a solar ordinance public hearing.

• Approved Resolution 1835: MnDOT grant for hanger door repair ($29,706 total, $22,279.50 state, $7,426.50 city) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1836 to update city fees, adding seasonal program and rental housing fees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1837: joint powers agreements with BCA for criminal justice data network (unanimous)
• Waived citywide mailed notice for solar ordinance public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and bill payments (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the certification of unpaid utility charges as liens in Todd County and a site use agreement with Lutheran Social Services for meal services. The body is also considering budget amendments and a new software agreement for city inspections and licensing.

• Public hearing and Resolution 1834 to certify unpaid utility charges in Todd County as liens
• Proposed service agreement with iWorQ software for $7,500 annually plus a $4,250 implementation fee
• Proposed site use agreement with Lutheran Social Services for meal service at the Community Center
• Consideration of budget amendments
• Payment of bills totaling $515,752.13 (including $433,713.84 to Magney Construction Inc.)

The Staples City Council approved a $7,500 annual agreement with iWorQ software for online building permit, code compliance, and licensing services, plus a $4,250 implementation fee, on a 5-2 vote. The council also approved the consent calendar, certified unpaid utility charges via Resolution 1834, approved a 2021 site use agreement with Lutheran Social Services, and passed several 2020 budget amendments and 2021 carryforwards.

• Approved iWorQ software agreement, $7,500 annually plus $4,250 implementation fee (5-2)
• Adopted Resolution 1834 certifying unpaid utility charges (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 site use agreement with Lutheran Social Services (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 budget amendments and 2021 carryforwards (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including March 9 minutes and bill payments (unanimous; mayor abstained from bills)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss business licensing for Two Rivers Liquor, Inc. and reschedule a future meeting due to a school district referendum. The body will also receive reports from the Public Works Commission and the Economic Development Authority.

• Off sale liquor license approval for Two Rivers Liquor, Inc. dba Liquor Depot
• Tobacco license approval for Two Rivers Liquor, Inc. dba Liquor Depot
• Rescheduling of the April 13th Council Meeting due to ISD 2170 referendum election
• Payment of bills totaling $584,614.51 (including $523,431.35 to Magney Construction Inc.)

The Staples City Council approved off-sale liquor and tobacco licenses for Two Rivers Liquor, Inc., doing business as Liquor Depot, for the periods April 1-June 30, 2021 and April 1-December 31, 2021, respectively. Both motions passed with Councilmember Miles voting no. The council also rescheduled the April 13 regular meeting to 8 p.m. to avoid a conflict with the ISD 2170 referendum.

• Approved off-sale liquor license for Two Rivers Liquor, Inc. dba Liquor Depot (April 1-June 30, 2021) (5-1, Miles no)
• Approved tobacco license for Two Rivers Liquor, Inc. dba Liquor Depot (April 1-December 31, 2021) (5-1, Miles no)
• Rescheduled April 13 regular council meeting to 8 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and bills totaling $584,160.66 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposed public hearing for assessments on delinquent utility bills and a contract for airport maintenance. The meeting also includes a report on housing in Staples.

• Resolution 1833 to call for a March 23rd public hearing on assessments for delinquent utility bills
• Engineering agreement with Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. not to exceed $16,600 for 2021 Airport Crack Seal project
• Report on Staples Housing by Katie Heppner, Executive Director of The Economic Alliance

The Staples City Council approved an agreement with Short Elliot Hendrickson for design and construction services for the 2021 Federal Airport project, not to exceed $16,600. They also adopted Resolution 1833 to hold a public hearing on proposed assessments for delinquent utility bills. A housing study presentation highlighted recommendations for new housing units and rehabilitation programs.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and $136,999.26 in bills (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1833 calling for public hearing on delinquent utility assessments (5-0)
• Approved $16,600 agreement with Short Elliot Hendrickson for airport project (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2020 Staples Fire Department Annual Report and approve fire officers for 2021. The meeting also includes reports from the Public Works Commission and the Staples Economic Development Authority.

• Approval of 2021 Fire Officers
• Presentation of 2020 Staples Fire Department Annual Report
• Payment of bills totaling $169,628.98
• Payment of employee reimbursements totaling $4,250.83

The Staples City Council approved the 2021 fire officers as recommended by Fire Chief Cole Yungbauer, who presented the 2020 annual fire department report. The council also approved the agenda, consent calendar (including minutes and bill payments), and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Jan 26, 2021 minutes and Feb 9, 2021 bills (7-0, mayor abstained on bills)
• Approved 2021 Fire Officers: Chief Cole Yungbauer, Asst Chiefs Wayne Storry, Scott Meech, Jamie Dolezal, Safety Officer Jeff Burg (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss reducing assessments for two lots in Valley View and a request to transfer a tourism agreement from LEAP to the Staples Chamber of Commerce. The body will also hold elections for the Sourcewell Board of Directions and nominate a representative to the Region Five Board.

• Request to reduce assessments in Valley View from $14,385.34 to $5,300 for lots 20-410-0175 and 20-410-0180
• Request to assign the LEAP Tourism Agreement to the Staples Chamber of Commerce effective February 1, 2021
• Sourcewell Board of Directions Election
• Nomination of Representative to Region Five Board
• Payment of bills for Murray and Jewison

City Council

The City Council will discuss authorizing a local sales tax and issuing bonds to fund Community Center improvements. The body is also considering reducing assessments in Valley View and appointing members to various city commissions and boards.

• Proposed local sales tax and bond issuance for Community Center improvements
• Request to reduce assessments in Valley View from $14,385.34 to $5,300 for lots 20-410-0175 and 20-410-0180
• Designation of Staples World as the official newspaper at $10.50 per column inch
• Resolution No. 1828 designating official depositories for 2021
• Payment of bills totaling $178,253.37 and additional payments of $34,016.55